I’m a big fan of Margot Potter’s creative work, and she once published a tutorial for an adorable candy vial necklace charm. I thought the idea was so cute that I wanted to make my own version. Instead of a wearable piece, I designed mine to be a cute little gift, or even a party favor. These are glass vials, so this is not a kid friendly gift, but you could find plastic bottles to recreate the idea for kids, too.
Supplies
- Colored Glass Bottle
- Non pareils
- Address Labels
- Washi tape
- Miniature dollhouse tools
Step one: Fill the bottle with non-pareils. I made a small paper funnel to make it easier to get the teeny tiny candy into the itty bitty container opening.
Step two: Use your computer and a template to design labels to stick on the bottle. You can personalize the message as you like (such as, “Morena’s lost marbles”). I went with “Break in Case of Emergency” though the lost marbles reference might be more true.
Step three: Trim the label to fit the bottle. I decorated the bottle with a strip of colorful washi tape, then added the label to the bottle.
Step four: Use a bit of twine to add the miniature hammer to the bottle. I tied a knot around the hammer tightly then tied it to the neck of the bottle.
With Valentine’s day approaching, this would be a cute little gift for friends, but these emergency candy bottles are perfect for lots of other occassions, too! I think it would be fun to leave one of these bottles on a co-worker’s desk on their birthday. They’d also make fun favors for a party, or a good gag type gift. And, yes, in case of emergency, definitely open and enjoy!
Have fun crafting and creating!
Love this! The miniature doll house tools are a perfect add-on – Marni
Thank you!